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Manager - Water Distribution (Dallas Water Utilities- Wastewater Collection) (Ci

City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Manager - Water Distribution (Dallas Water Utilities- Wastewater Collection) (Civil Service)

role with the City of Dallas. Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose, competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture of inclusion. Be part of a team that is committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary: This is the highest level of supervision and may on occasion have some managerial responsibilities; the primary duty is to supervise Non-Exempt and/or Exempt positions in a medium or large operational unit. There may be several functional areas that are complex and have a substantial impact on overall operations. This level supervises employees in complex administrative, journey-level trade, highly complex technical, and/or professional roles that provide services or products to internal or external customers. Job Description The Manager-Water Distribution directs, manages, and oversees all water distribution, maintenance, and operational efficiency for the Dallas Water Utility. Serves as the Division Manager providing direction and leadership for a wide range of water distribution activities.

Essential Functions

Manager – Water Distribution/Operations:

Manages, directs, and leads all operations and activities of the water utility distribution and meter management department and staff; organizes, plans, staffs, directs, and controls programs to respond to customer requests for water meter and distribution related services.

Manages hiring and performance evaluation procedures for the department; approves and enforces discipline, verifies and approves time, manages service contracts, equipment, and technology; facilitates departmental success and effective service and maintenance delivery; hears and resolves grievances and implements disciplinary actions when necessary.

Develops and implements long-range plans, programs, and schedules; determines goals and objectives; directs and coordinates work through leaders or team chiefs; and provides coaching or technical direction as needed.

Directs and oversees plant performance and daily usage of chemicals; coordinates maintenance and water distribution staff, communicates with laboratory personnel, and facilitates optimization of plant procedures; ensures proper documentation of time, parts used, and cost of labor on maintenance work orders.

Directs and coordinates maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and other trades to ensure efficient work; participates in staff meetings to plan maintenance and equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of plant management objectives.

Develops and implements budget for the department and operations; inspects work, audits activities, and identifies equipment to procure; creates budget to meet needs cost-effectively.

Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; oversees inspection of plant procedures, meter operations, and customer service.

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Manager – Water Distribution/Maintenance:

Manages, directs, and leads all operations and activities of the water utility maintenance and mechanical, facility and special testing management department and staff; organizes, plans, staffs, directs, and controls programs to respond to customer requests for maintenance and distribution related services.

Manages hiring and performance evaluation procedures for the department; approves and enforces discipline, verifies and approves time, manages service contracts, equipment, and technology; facilitates departmental success and effective service and maintenance delivery; hears and resolves grievances and implements disciplinary actions when necessary.

Develops and implements long-range plans, programs, and schedules; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through leaders or team chiefs; and provides coaching or technical direction as needed.

Directs and oversees division performance and daily usage of tools and equipment; coordinates maintenance employees, communicates with all trades, and facilitates division procedures and processes; ensures proper documentation of time, parts used, and cost of labor on maintenance work orders.

Directs and coordinates maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and other trades within the division or city departments to ensure efficient work; participates in staff and out-of-service meetings where maintenance management is planned to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of facility management objectives.

Develops and implements budget for the division and operations; inspects work, audits activities, and identifies equipment to procure; creates budget to meet needs cost-effectively.

Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; oversees the inspection of division procedures, mechanical, facilities, and special testing operations, and customer service.

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of departmental management.

Knowledge of water and wastewater systems and general equipment and meters.

Knowledge, use, and care of hand and power tools.

Knowledge of water and wastewater mains and facilities.

Ability to prioritize work, provide training, and facilitate efficient service delivery.

Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions and read charts and maintain written records.

Ability to participate in budget development, procurement activities, and inventory management.

Ability to perform math calculations.

Ability to perform a variety of manual labor for extended periods.

Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.

Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Education and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

Eight (8) years of experience in a high-volume water utility operations (purification, pumping, distribution, wastewater collection or treatment).

Two (2) years of supervisory or management experience including hiring, performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions.

Equivalencies:

Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering plus four (4) years of required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.

Bachelor's degree in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.

Current Wastewater Collection Class III License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will meet the license requirements (Wastewater Division).

Licenses

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Current Class B (or higher) Water Distribution or Surface Water License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Other Requirements

Must have own transportation.

Subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency calls and inclement weather conditions.

Salary Range $70,080.75 - $87,600.93

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Government Administration

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